According to a recent report from the Sun-Times Media Wire, a police officer in Indiana was conducting a traffic stop around 1:30 a.m. and standing outside of his cruiser when a jeep collided with his vehicle. The collision caused the vehicle to push him down on the pavement. After crashing…
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Alleged Drunk Driver Responsible for Fatal Crash Pictures on Facebook
Our Boston drunk driving accident lawyers know many victims will need to find a way to recover their losses even if the at-fault driver was uninsured. One of the ways you may be able to accomplish this is through Uninsured Motorist Coverage. According to a recent story in the Daily…
Massachusetts Man Arrested for 11th Drunk Driving Offense
According to a recent article from the Boston Globe, a Worcester man was arrested for his 11th drunk driving offense. As your Boston drunk driving accident lawyer can explain, the charge is officially known as Operating Under the Influence (OUI) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Police spotted the man who…
Tavern Owner League Wants Credit for Reduction in Drunk Driving Accidents
Our Boston drunk driving injury attorneys know some bar owners are more responsible than others in preventing alcohol-related car crashes. According to a recent story in the Post Crescent, a local bar owner wants credit for a reduction in alcohol-related car crashes in one Wisconsin County. The county has experienced…
Could Uber and Lyft be Responsible for a Reduction in Drunk Driving Car Accidents in Boston?
Our Boston drunk driving accident lawyers know that, while technology may help to reduce alcohol-related accidents, it will never keep us entirely safe on the roads. By now, most people in Boston are aware of the company Uber. It started with a smartphone app that allowed you to get a…
Civil Actions Where the At-fault Driver is Also a Criminal Defendant
Our Boston drunk driving lawyers know special consideration must be given to cases in which the defendant was also charged with a crime related to the collision. According to a recent article from Channel3000.com, a four-car crash resulted in two people being taken to the hospital with what authorities are…
Two Killed After Drunk Driver Plunges into Quarry
Our Boston drunk driving accident lawyers understand that in many cases, the surviving heirs of deceased victims must open a probate estate before bringing a lawsuit in Superior Court. According to a recent story from WGN, two occupants of a car were killed after the drunk driver behind the wheel…
A Look at the History of the National Drinking Age and its Effect on Alcohol-Related Car Accidents
Our Boston drunk driving car accident attorneys know that many of the worst alcohol-related car accidents involve young drivers. A recent feature on Boston.com looks at the history and effects of having a national drinking of age of 21. This July marks three decades since the National Minimum Drinking Age…
Massachusetts Woman Sentenced to Jail for Alcohol-Related Car Crash
Our Boston drunk driving accident lawyers know that an alcohol-related car accident can result in serious injury or death. The Boston Globe is reporting that Bridgewater woman has been sentenced to two and half years in prison in connection with a fatal drunk driving accident that occurred in Norfolk County…
MADD Working with NFL Teams to Curb Drunk Driving
Football season will be starting soon enough, and unfortunately this means that there may be more drunk drivers on the roads. People who attend games or parties, or who watch sports at friend’s houses, may have a few drinks too many and may decide to drive home after the game.…